![Jiho Yang poses with the KOLON Korea Open trophy after completing a historic victory at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260524_Jiho_Yang_004_65CF-400x200.jpg)
Jiho Yang completed a remarkable wire-to-wire victory at the KOLON Korea Open, becoming the first pre-qualifier in the tournament’s 68-year history to win the title and secure a place at The Open Championship.
![Jiho Yang moved seven shots clear at the KOLON Korea Open and is now one round away from a stunning breakthrough victory. Full article can be read via link in comments section. #Golf #KoreaOpen #AsianTour [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/260523_Jiho_Yang_009-400x200.jpg)
Jiho Yang stretched his lead to seven shots after the third round of the KOLON Korea Open, moving closer to one of the tournament’s biggest surprise victories.
![Jiho Yang at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club during the KOLON Korea Open second round. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Untitled-design24-400x200.png)
Jiho Yang surged into the halfway lead at the KOLON Korea Open after a composed and explosive finish, holding off major champions and international contenders at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club. His steady rise from pre-qualifier to front-runner has set up a tense weekend battle in one of Korea’s most demanding tournaments.
![Ollie Schniederjans of the USA [Picture by Paul Lakatos]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ISI25_250102_PL_OLLIE_SCHNIEDERJANS_048-400x200.jpg)
Ollie Schniederjans capped a stunning comeback with victory at the International Series India, holding off US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau. The American secured a four-shot win at DLF Golf and Country Club.